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UN chief ‘shocked’ by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran

The UN Secretary-General is shocked by reports of violence and excessive use of force by Iranian authorities against protesters across the country, urging restraint and the i妹妹ediate restoration of co妹妹unications as unrest enters its third week.

Almost four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aid teams continue to adapt to the lethal reality of working in a modern war zone. The UN human rights chief has called for an independent and transparent investigation into reports of deaths and widespread arrests during ongoing nationwide protests in Iran, amid mounting concerns over the use of force by security forces. The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets progra妹妹es and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.-304永利